Question

Describe the function of the filamentous structures pictured below.

The image shows a microscopic view of numerous hyphae of a fungus.

© 2011 FLVS (2 points)

Answer 1

Food absorption

Step-by-step explanation:

I just took the test and got the answer correct.

The possible answers were:

1. Spore production
2. Asexual reproduction
3. Food absorption
4. Sexual reproduction

But the correct answer is food absorption.

Answer 2

The hyphae of fungus serve as the main mode of vegetative growth.

Mycelia and hyphae are use to absorb nutrients from other organisms.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fungi are either unicellular or multicellular organisms that are found in moist, slightly acidic and low oxygen environment. They are heterotrophs and decomposers.

Their cell walls are rigid and are composed of chitin and glucans. They are characterized by long filamentous structure called hypae. The structures of hypae form the mycelia.